Mrs. Kerr: Wiki Project: English Due Date March 7/March 8 Students will write a five paragraph research paper about the Winter Olympics. I. Intro · History of Ancient Olympics, · History of Modern Olympics · Winter event that interest you General facts about the 3 topics to be included Olympics Include 3 “because clauses”—use action verbs ii. History of the Ancient Olympics · How? · When? · Where? · Why? · Who/What? · Any other pertinent information? III. History of the Modern Olympics · How? · When? · Where? · Why? · Who/What? · Any other pertinent information? IV. Winter sport that is most appealing to you · Which winter sport do you find most appealing? · Why? · Where does the US practice for this event? · Which country is predicted to win your event? · Which country holds the current record for this event? · What are the chances of the US getting one of the top 3 medals for this event? · Who are the US strongest competitors in this event? What makes them the best? V. Conclusion · Three “because clauses” restated—use action verbs
GUIDELINES: · Five Paragraph Essay · You MUST cite at least TWOSOURCES IN PARAGRAPH II, III and IV. · Prepare a Works Cited page. Write in a narrative style. You do NOT have to answer all of the questions; however, you must include a minimum of three facts. Write a commentary sentence that expands each of those facts (details). Introduction—YouMUST include 3 because clauses and you must use action verbs. Use this format for PARAGRAPH II, PARAGRAPH III, AND PARAGRAPH IV Transition Topic Sentence Detail 1 commentary Detail 2 commentary Detail 3 commentary Clincher Sentence Use a minimum of two different sources per paragraph; be sure to reference your source. Conclusion—Restate the 3 because clauses—use synonyms
Tripp Frederici Mrs. Kerr English-6 3/18/2011 Olympics The Olympics are very interesting. Not only, the history of the modern Olympics but also the events that go on during the Olympics. The history of the modern Olympics is fascinating because of the story behind it. Pierre de Coubertin wanted to re-establish the link between art and the Olympics. One of these events, the men’s ice hockey is fascinating because of the intensity of the game. Originally, the Olympics were banned by a Christian Roman Emperor. Pierre de Coubertin a French man began to bring the games back. Athens was chosen as the location for the first Olympics on April 6, 1896. Some of the events that they had during these Olympics were track and field, swimming, gymnastics, wrestling, weightlifting, cycling, fencing, shooting, and tennis. There were 280 participants from 13 countries, all the competitors were men and a few of the men were tourists who were allowed to sign up. The modern Olympics were started again because the world had been introduced to inventions such as railroads and telegraphs. This meant that people could communicate more easily therefore, could compare who was better in things such as sculptures and art. Pierre de Coubertin thought because the world was all competing in the arts they could also compete in athletics. There was no winter Olympics until 1924. (2) Next, some people think that the men’s ice hockey is the most appealing sport in the winter Olympics. People may think this because of the intensity and aggression that goes on during these games. Canada currently has the highest record for gold medals in ice hockey. They have won 11 of the 26 gold medals. The U.S.A has won 3 gold medals and ten silver medals. The United States team in the past winter Olympics, have placed in either gold, silver, or bronze they seem to be a strong team. (4)The Soviet Union and Canada are some of the United States strongest competitors. They are the best because of the fact that hockey is a huge part of their culture; therefore they grow up with it. In conclusion, the modern Olympics are a fascinating part of our society. Some people may enjoy ice hockey and others may not. The modern Olympics are interesting because of their unique history; the men’s ice hockey is fascinating because of the passion and hostility that goes on during the games. The Olympics bring together the world in games which they compete in.
Mr. Pendleton:
1. Research the sport below that lines up with your examview/clicker number in science class:
SPORT
Group 1
Group 2
Discus throw
201
505
Archery
202
506
Badminton
203
507
Baseball
204
509
Basketball
205
510
Basque pelota
206
511
Boxing
207
512
Canoeing and kayaking
208
513
Shot put
209
514
Pole vault
210
515
Cycling
211
516
Diving
212
517
Equestrian
213
518
Fencing
214
519
Football (soccer)
215
701
Golf
216
702
Gymnastics
217
703
Handball
218
705
Hockey (field)
219
706
High jump
220
708
Judo
301
709
Lacrosse
302
710
Modern pentathlon
303
711
Triple jump
304
712
Long jump
305
713
4 person running relays
306
714
Rowing
307
716
3000 meters steeplechase
308
717
Hurdles
309
718
Sailing
310
719
Shooting
311
720
Marathon
312
721
Swimming
313
801
Synchronized swimming
314
802
Table tennis
315
803
Taekwondo
316
805
Tennis
317
806
Triathlon
318
808
1500 - 10,000 meter runs
319
809
Volleyball
320
810
100 - 800 meter dashes
321
811
Water polo
322
812
Weightlifting
323
813
Wrestling
324
814
Hammer throw
501
815
Javelin throw
502
816
Decathlon
503
817
Heptathlon
504
818
Directions:
1. Describe the physical attributes needed to be successful in this sport. These should be in full sentences describing specific senses, muscle groups, and mental control necessary to be the best.
The heptathlon consists of a 60 meter sprint, a long jump, a shot put, a high jump, another 60 meter sprint with hurdles, a pole vault and lastly a 1000 meter sprint. In order to succeed in this event you would need a lot of balance, accelaration, stamina, and concentration. Also you would need to have strong muscles some of the muscles that would need to be strong include triceps, biceps, abdominals, quadriceps, the fibula, gastrocnemius, and soleus. Lastly, to succeed in this event you need strong confidence, if you stop thinking your going to win on the second event by the time you have reached the seventh event you will most likely be in last.
2. Describe the nutritional requirements needed by this type of athlete. Post a link to the page(s) you found your information.
Calories: 3,000
A women would need about 89-118 grams of protein, 518-740 grams of carbohydrates, 32 ounces of fluids per hour during competition. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2007/12/daily_specials.html
3. List the three most common injuries to an athlete in this sport.
The most common injuries for a heptathlete are knee tendinopathy, lower leg strain, and thigh strain.
4. Describe how the five aspects of health apply to a person competing in this sport.
If the person is physically healthy they will do good in this sport athletically. If the heptathlete is very social and has a lot of friend cheering for him he would probably do good too. Also if he was spirtitually healthy God may help him. If he is really intellectual he could learn new things and tips on how to finish the race faster. Lastly if the person is not emotional or crying because he is about to win the race that would help the heptathlete as well.
5. Look up 3 athletes who have medaled in your sport in the past. List the medals they won and the years they won them.
From U.S.A in 1992 Jackie Joyner-Kersee won a gold medal. Also in the 1992 olympics Sabine Braun from Germany won a bronze medal. In the 2000 olympics Yelena Prokhorova from Russia won a silver medal.
Mrs. Perlow:
Wiki Math Olympic Pentathlon Event
Estimate what your distance will be in each event. Perform the event and measure your distance. Find your margin of error by subtracting the actual from the estimate. Find your percent of error by dividing the error by the actual and then multiplying by 100. Post your results using this chart on your Wiki page.
Wiki Math Olympic Pentathlon Event
Estimate (in cm)
Actual (in cm)
Error (Estimate - Actual)
% Error (Error/Actual x 100)
Paper Plate Discus
30
41
11
372.72
Drinking Straw Javelin
330
380
50
7600
Cotton Ball Shot Put
420
427
7
6100
Long Stride
80
83
3
2760
High Vertical Jump
225
240
15
1600
What is the average of your Percent Error? __3686.4_
2. Which games does your country participate in? (WINTER, SUMMER, BOTH)
Estonia participates in both the summer and winter Olympics. 3. Picture/highlight your country located on a world map? 4. How many Gold medals has your country won? 5 5. How many Silver medals has your country won? 2 6. How many Bronze medals has your country won? 2 7. Where was the most recent winter Olympic Games played? The most recent winter Olympics occurred in Vancouver, Canada. 8. Where was the most recent summer Olympic Games played? The last summer Olympics were in Bejiing, China. 9. Has your country ever hosted an Olympics and if so how many and when?
Estonia has never hosted the Olympics. 10. Who are your country’s famous athletes? (include pictures) 11. What is your favorite summer Olympic event and why?
My favorite summer Olympic sport is table tennis, because I like watching the Asian people play. 12. What is your favorite winter Olympic event and why?
My favorite winter Olympic sport is the snowboarding half pipe, because of the incredible tricks they perform
Wiki Project: English
Due Date March 7/March 8
Students will write a five paragraph research paper about the Winter Olympics.
I. Intro
· History of Ancient Olympics,
· History of Modern Olympics
· Winter event that interest you
General facts about the 3 topics to be included Olympics
Include 3 “because clauses”—use action verbs
ii. History of the Ancient Olympics
· How?
· When?
· Where?
· Why?
· Who/What?
· Any other pertinent information?
III. History of the Modern Olympics
· How?
· When?
· Where?
· Why?
· Who/What?
· Any other pertinent information?
IV. Winter sport that is most appealing to you
· Which winter sport do you find most appealing?
· Why?
· Where does the US practice for this event?
· Which country is predicted to win your event?
· Which country holds the current record for this event?
· What are the chances of the US getting one of the top 3 medals for this event?
· Who are the US strongest competitors in this event? What makes them the best?
V. Conclusion
· Three “because clauses” restated—use action verbs
GUIDELINES:
· Five Paragraph Essay
· You MUST cite at least TWO SOURCES IN PARAGRAPH II, III and IV.
· Prepare a Works Cited page.
Write in a narrative style. You do NOT have to answer all of the questions; however, you must include a minimum of three facts. Write a commentary sentence that expands each of those facts (details).
Introduction—You MUST include 3 because clauses and you must use action verbs.
Use this format for PARAGRAPH II, PARAGRAPH III, AND PARAGRAPH IV
Transition
Topic Sentence
Detail 1 commentary
Detail 2 commentary
Detail 3 commentary
Clincher Sentence
Use a minimum of two different sources per paragraph; be sure to reference your source.
Conclusion—Restate the 3 because clauses—use synonyms
Tripp Frederici
Mrs. Kerr
English-6
3/18/2011
Olympics
The Olympics are very interesting. Not only, the history of the modern Olympics but also the events that go on during the Olympics. The history of the modern Olympics is fascinating because of the story behind it. Pierre de Coubertin wanted to re-establish the link between art and the Olympics. One of these events, the men’s ice hockey is fascinating because of the intensity of the game.
Originally, the Olympics were banned by a Christian Roman Emperor. Pierre de Coubertin a French man began to bring the games back. Athens was chosen as the location for the first Olympics on April 6, 1896. Some of the events that they had during these Olympics were track and field, swimming, gymnastics, wrestling, weightlifting, cycling, fencing, shooting, and tennis. There were 280 participants from 13 countries, all the competitors were men and a few of the men were tourists who were allowed to sign up. The modern Olympics were started again because the world had been introduced to inventions such as railroads and telegraphs. This meant that people could communicate more easily therefore, could compare who was better in things such as sculptures and art. Pierre de Coubertin thought because the world was all competing in the arts they could also compete in athletics. There was no winter Olympics until 1924. (2)
Next, some people think that the men’s ice hockey is the most appealing sport in the winter Olympics. People may think this because of the intensity and aggression that goes on during these games. Canada currently has the highest record for gold medals in ice hockey. They have won 11 of the 26 gold medals. The U.S.A has won 3 gold medals and ten silver medals. The United States team in the past winter Olympics, have placed in either gold, silver, or bronze they seem to be a strong team. (4)The Soviet Union and Canada are some of the United States strongest competitors. They are the best because of the fact that hockey is a huge part of their culture; therefore they grow up with it.
In conclusion, the modern Olympics are a fascinating part of our society. Some people may enjoy ice hockey and others may not. The modern Olympics are interesting because of their unique history; the men’s ice hockey is fascinating because of the passion and hostility that goes on during the games. The Olympics bring together the world in games which they compete in.
Mr. Pendleton:
1. Research the sport below that lines up with your examview/clicker number in science class:Directions:
1. Describe the physical attributes needed to be successful in this sport. These should be in full sentences describing specific senses, muscle groups, and mental control necessary to be the best.
The heptathlon consists of a 60 meter sprint, a long jump, a shot put, a high jump, another 60 meter sprint with hurdles, a pole vault and lastly a 1000 meter sprint. In order to succeed in this event you would need a lot of balance, accelaration, stamina, and concentration. Also you would need to have strong muscles some of the muscles that would need to be strong include triceps, biceps, abdominals, quadriceps, the fibula, gastrocnemius, and soleus. Lastly, to succeed in this event you need strong confidence, if you stop thinking your going to win on the second event by the time you have reached the seventh event you will most likely be in last.
2. Describe the nutritional requirements needed by this type of athlete. Post a link to the page(s) you found your information.
Calories: 3,000
A women would need about 89-118 grams of protein, 518-740 grams of carbohydrates, 32 ounces of fluids per hour during competition.
http://www.training-conditioning.com/2007/12/daily_specials.html
3. List the three most common injuries to an athlete in this sport.
The most common injuries for a heptathlete are knee tendinopathy, lower leg strain, and thigh strain.
4. Describe how the five aspects of health apply to a person competing in this sport.
If the person is physically healthy they will do good in this sport athletically. If the heptathlete is very social and has a lot of friend cheering for him he would probably do good too. Also if he was spirtitually healthy God may help him. If he is really intellectual he could learn new things and tips on how to finish the race faster. Lastly if the person is not emotional or crying because he is about to win the race that would help the heptathlete as well.
5. Look up 3 athletes who have medaled in your sport in the past. List the medals they won and the years they won them.
From U.S.A in 1992 Jackie Joyner-Kersee won a gold medal. Also in the 1992 olympics Sabine Braun from Germany won a bronze medal. In the 2000 olympics Yelena Prokhorova from Russia won a silver medal.
Mrs. Perlow:
Wiki Math Olympic Pentathlon Event
Estimate what your distance will be in each event.
Perform the event and measure your distance.
Find your margin of error by subtracting the actual from the estimate.
Find your percent of error by dividing the error by the actual and then multiplying by 100.
Post your results using this chart on your Wiki page.
Pentathlon
Event
(in cm)
(in cm)
(Estimate - Actual)
(Error/Actual x 100)
What is the average of your Percent Error? __3686.4_
Mr. Chiburis:
Name of Country:
The following sites may be helpful:
www.ciaworldfactbook.comwww.olympic.org
1. Picture of flag
2. Which games does your country participate in? (WINTER, SUMMER, BOTH)
Estonia participates in both the summer and winter Olympics.
3. Picture/highlight your country located on a world map?
4. How many Gold medals has your country won?
5
5. How many Silver medals has your country won?
2
6. How many Bronze medals has your country won?
2
7. Where was the most recent winter Olympic Games played?
The most recent winter Olympics occurred in Vancouver, Canada.
8. Where was the most recent summer Olympic Games played?
The last summer Olympics were in Bejiing, China.
9. Has your country ever hosted an Olympics and if so how many and when?
Estonia has never hosted the Olympics.
10. Who are your country’s famous athletes? (include pictures)
11. What is your favorite summer Olympic event and why?
My favorite summer Olympic sport is table tennis, because I like watching the Asian people play.
12. What is your favorite winter Olympic event and why?
My favorite winter Olympic sport is the snowboarding half pipe, because of the incredible tricks they perform